World Cup archive
Australia have qualified for six World Cups across five decades, switching from the Oceania confederation to Asia in 2006. The Socceroos have produced some of the most distinctive yellow-and-green international shirts of the modern era and remain a regular tournament side.
At a glance
Best finish: Round of 16 (×2)
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West Germany
Yellow shirt with green trim — the original Socceroos World Cup look. Their tournament debut.
Australia made their World Cup debut at the 1974 tournament in West Germany. They lost all three group games but qualified at all, ending decades of OFC nearly-runs.
Germany
Bright gold home shirt with green trim and a modern v-collar.
Australia's first World Cup since 1974. The Socceroos reached the round of 16 for the first time, going out to eventual champions Italy via a controversial late penalty.
Brazil
Yellow home with green and dark trim — clean modern Nike template.
Australia were drawn into the toughest possible group with Spain, Netherlands and Chile. They went out at the group stage but earned huge praise for the quality of their performances.
Qatar
Strong gold home with green panels and a modernised crest. Worn during their best modern tournament run.
Australia reached the round of 16 for the second time ever. Going out to eventual champions Argentina 2-1, with one of the best Socceroos tournament campaigns in history.
USA/Mexico/Canada
Current-cycle Australia home shirt for the 48-team World Cup.
The archive continues on the live 2026 Australia team page.
Australia have qualified for six FIFA World Cups: 1974, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022, plus 2026. They moved from the OFC (Oceania) to the AFC (Asia) confederation in 2006.
Nike currently make the Australia national team kit (the Socceroos).
Australia are known as the Socceroos, a portmanteau of "soccer" and "kangaroo". The nickname dates back to the 1970s.
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